Charlie T
@agentlaughingperch.bsky.social
Herpetologist & PhD student at Uo Aberdeen studying range dynamics and conservation of T. cristatus under global change 🐸
Conisseur of all things slimy, scaly and generally underrated🐍
I go to gigs 🤘 sometimes I draw stuff 🦎
All views my own 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🍉
Conisseur of all things slimy, scaly and generally underrated🐍
I go to gigs 🤘 sometimes I draw stuff 🦎
All views my own 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🍉
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Charlie T
@agentlaughingperch.bsky.social
· Nov 13
go.bsky.app/U5gPRq6
Re-skeeting to share the #Herpetologist starter pack I made! Please feel free to self nominate or suggest others to be added🦎🧪🐍🐸
Re-skeeting to share the #Herpetologist starter pack I made! Please feel free to self nominate or suggest others to be added🦎🧪🐍🐸
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One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard across some of these short Chinese dramas:
“To be merciful to those who hurt you is the greatest cruelty to yourself.”
They really do use your mercy to continue to hurt you.
“To be merciful to those who hurt you is the greatest cruelty to yourself.”
They really do use your mercy to continue to hurt you.
October 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard across some of these short Chinese dramas:
“To be merciful to those who hurt you is the greatest cruelty to yourself.”
They really do use your mercy to continue to hurt you.
“To be merciful to those who hurt you is the greatest cruelty to yourself.”
They really do use your mercy to continue to hurt you.
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Don't miss our @chillsubs.bsky.social page! Lifesaver for us writers looking for specific publication standards and guidelines! www.chillsubs.com/magazine/lun.... Just another publication hoping never to charge reading fees and encourage everybody to create art!
Lunar Sea Literary - Chill Subs
We vow to never charge fees for writers and artists, and hope, in time, to compensate successful submitters for their craft. This is our vision. A world in which the weird and wonderful thrive in harm...
www.chillsubs.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Don't miss our @chillsubs.bsky.social page! Lifesaver for us writers looking for specific publication standards and guidelines! www.chillsubs.com/magazine/lun.... Just another publication hoping never to charge reading fees and encourage everybody to create art!
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Just launched an online literary magazine that I've been working on this past year. Eager to read what everybody has to send us! We are accepting fiction, poetry, CNF, and artwork. #literarymag #openforsubmission #fiction #poetry #writersofbluesky #artmagazine
lunarsealit.wordpress.com/submissions/
lunarsealit.wordpress.com/submissions/
Submissions
Submissions are presently accepted via email: lunarsealiterary@gmail.com, or via the online submission form below. We do not presently accept snail mail due to timing and geographical difficulties …
lunarsealit.wordpress.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Just launched an online literary magazine that I've been working on this past year. Eager to read what everybody has to send us! We are accepting fiction, poetry, CNF, and artwork. #literarymag #openforsubmission #fiction #poetry #writersofbluesky #artmagazine
lunarsealit.wordpress.com/submissions/
lunarsealit.wordpress.com/submissions/
Can someone please tell me how the fuck I'm supposed to verify my age if this stupid verification site keeps not accepting my face scan or my card details...Like, no direct messaging for me I guess??? @bsky.app #fuckkierstarmer
October 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Can someone please tell me how the fuck I'm supposed to verify my age if this stupid verification site keeps not accepting my face scan or my card details...Like, no direct messaging for me I guess??? @bsky.app #fuckkierstarmer
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#OctoberForBats 🦇 Together, we can make a difference for bats! This month, let's rally behind bat research and outreach programs by fundraising and spreading awareness. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us, help bats. Learn how you can participate and donate at www.albertabats.ca 💡
October 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
#OctoberForBats 🦇 Together, we can make a difference for bats! This month, let's rally behind bat research and outreach programs by fundraising and spreading awareness. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us, help bats. Learn how you can participate and donate at www.albertabats.ca 💡
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Again I ask: how did we go from half of parliament and all of the press up in arms denouncing racism as a weapon to hound out the left, to the PM giving Enoch Powell speeches and fascists running riot in the street without a word of criticism from the main parties, and active support in some cases.
Refugee charities install safe rooms and relocate amid rise in far-right threats
Exclusive: One NGO placed on an online hitlist had to temporarily close its office owing to harassing phone calls
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Again I ask: how did we go from half of parliament and all of the press up in arms denouncing racism as a weapon to hound out the left, to the PM giving Enoch Powell speeches and fascists running riot in the street without a word of criticism from the main parties, and active support in some cases.
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Their memorials are history. Ours are political. Because as always, there are two sexualities - straight, and political.
Two genders - male, and political.
Two religions - Christian, and political.
Two races - white, and political.
Two genders - male, and political.
Two religions - Christian, and political.
Two races - white, and political.
Workers under cover of night removed a rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse nightclub, apparently as part of state and federal transportation officials’ aim to wipe “political banners” from public roadways. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/21/r...
Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub removed overnight
“We did everything according to state law, everything was compliant,” said Patty Sheehan, the city’s first openly gay elected official. “FDOT never moves that quickly with anything.R…
www.orlandosentinel.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Their memorials are history. Ours are political. Because as always, there are two sexualities - straight, and political.
Two genders - male, and political.
Two religions - Christian, and political.
Two races - white, and political.
Two genders - male, and political.
Two religions - Christian, and political.
Two races - white, and political.
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Final words of the last #ESEB2025 plenary by @jmappes.bsky.social:
"Science moves forward when we keep both our curiosity and our humility"
"Science moves forward when we keep both our curiosity and our humility"
August 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Final words of the last #ESEB2025 plenary by @jmappes.bsky.social:
"Science moves forward when we keep both our curiosity and our humility"
"Science moves forward when we keep both our curiosity and our humility"
Very moving presentation from one of the recipients of the EUEA award from @eseb.bsky.social . As a trans academic myself, seeing effort being put into inclusivity has been refreshing. Thank you for platforming this topic and supporting people like this speaker 🏳️⚧️
August 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Very moving presentation from one of the recipients of the EUEA award from @eseb.bsky.social . As a trans academic myself, seeing effort being put into inclusivity has been refreshing. Thank you for platforming this topic and supporting people like this speaker 🏳️⚧️
A selection of the wonderful #herp posters I have seen this week at #ESEB the European society for evolutionary biology conference 🐸 the sheer breadth of topics being covered is awesome, from population trends and conservation genetics to transposable elements and sexual dimorphism in meiosis!
August 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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1. "'Trusting the experts is not a feature of either a science or democracy," Kennedy said."
It's literally a vital feature of both science and of representative democracy.
I've written a fair bit about trust in expertise as a vital mechanism in the collective epistemology of science.
It's literally a vital feature of both science and of representative democracy.
I've written a fair bit about trust in expertise as a vital mechanism in the collective epistemology of science.
RFK Jr. in interview with Scripps News: ‘Trusting the experts is not science’
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. sat down with Scripps News for a wide-ranging interview, discussing mRNA vaccine funding policy changes and a recent shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.scrippsnews.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
1. "'Trusting the experts is not a feature of either a science or democracy," Kennedy said."
It's literally a vital feature of both science and of representative democracy.
I've written a fair bit about trust in expertise as a vital mechanism in the collective epistemology of science.
It's literally a vital feature of both science and of representative democracy.
I've written a fair bit about trust in expertise as a vital mechanism in the collective epistemology of science.
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@karendeepsidhu.bsky.social tells us about how monogamy/polygamy alters responses to heatwaves in burying beetles (well a 25oC Scottish heatwave anyway)
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
@karendeepsidhu.bsky.social tells us about how monogamy/polygamy alters responses to heatwaves in burying beetles (well a 25oC Scottish heatwave anyway)
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265,000 Long Term Empty Homes in England
720,000 empty homes in England currently
1,627,450 second homes in England (99610 in Wales)
It's not assylum hotels stopping us housing homeless people. It's political choice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
720,000 empty homes in England currently
1,627,450 second homes in England (99610 in Wales)
It's not assylum hotels stopping us housing homeless people. It's political choice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Empty home crisis: Why aren't they being used to solve shortages?
There are almost 720,000 empty homes in England. And many more on social housing waiting lists. Is using one to help solve the other a case of a missed opportunity?
www.bbc.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
265,000 Long Term Empty Homes in England
720,000 empty homes in England currently
1,627,450 second homes in England (99610 in Wales)
It's not assylum hotels stopping us housing homeless people. It's political choice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
720,000 empty homes in England currently
1,627,450 second homes in England (99610 in Wales)
It's not assylum hotels stopping us housing homeless people. It's political choice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper!
We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.
Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.
Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
doi.org
August 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper!
We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.
Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.
Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
Having a great time at the European society for Evolutionary Biology conference! Loads of interesting talks and posters, including a strong Aberdeen contingent, favorite title so far definitely goes to Eva Ringer with "who let the frogs out" 🐸 #evolution #biology #conference #herpetology
August 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Having a great time at the European society for Evolutionary Biology conference! Loads of interesting talks and posters, including a strong Aberdeen contingent, favorite title so far definitely goes to Eva Ringer with "who let the frogs out" 🐸 #evolution #biology #conference #herpetology
Looking forward to presenting my poster later at ESEB 2025 🐸 board 166 come find me if you're here
August 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Looking forward to presenting my poster later at ESEB 2025 🐸 board 166 come find me if you're here
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Yesterday I was so PROUD to stand with LGBTQ+ New Yorkers alongside my friend and our Democratic nominee for Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
June 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Yesterday I was so PROUD to stand with LGBTQ+ New Yorkers alongside my friend and our Democratic nominee for Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
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🐸File-eared tree frog (Polypedates otilophus).
Max. size for males 80 mm (3.1"), for females 100 mm (3.9").
Eats mostly insects and spiders.
Found on the island of Borneo.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by kuritafsheen77 on Freepik
Max. size for males 80 mm (3.1"), for females 100 mm (3.9").
Eats mostly insects and spiders.
Found on the island of Borneo.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by kuritafsheen77 on Freepik
June 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
🐸File-eared tree frog (Polypedates otilophus).
Max. size for males 80 mm (3.1"), for females 100 mm (3.9").
Eats mostly insects and spiders.
Found on the island of Borneo.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by kuritafsheen77 on Freepik
Max. size for males 80 mm (3.1"), for females 100 mm (3.9").
Eats mostly insects and spiders.
Found on the island of Borneo.
Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.
📷by kuritafsheen77 on Freepik
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Just spotted this slow worm weaving its way through my garden #reptiles #herpetology #nature 🧪 🐸🦎
youtube.com/shorts/nc0IM...
youtube.com/shorts/nc0IM...
A slow worm (Anguis fragilis) sliding through my unkempt lawn #reptiles #herpetology
YouTube video by Chris Simms
youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Just spotted this slow worm weaving its way through my garden #reptiles #herpetology #nature 🧪 🐸🦎
youtube.com/shorts/nc0IM...
youtube.com/shorts/nc0IM...
I'm currently watching the latest episode of The Handmaid's Tale (airing right now on Channel 4). It's not lost on me that we are cheering on the courageous handmaids as they carry out a plot to kills the commanders of Gilead, their rapists and oppressers, whilst the rebels try to overthrow 🧵
June 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I'm currently watching the latest episode of The Handmaid's Tale (airing right now on Channel 4). It's not lost on me that we are cheering on the courageous handmaids as they carry out a plot to kills the commanders of Gilead, their rapists and oppressers, whilst the rebels try to overthrow 🧵
beautiful day to be anti-colonial & anti-apartheid, we love to see it
Whacked on the BBC Glasto coverage to see what they were showing instead of Kneecap and caught Amy of Amyl & the Sniffers giving a pro Palestine speech...
Beeb editors playing whack-a-mole
Beeb editors playing whack-a-mole
June 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
beautiful day to be anti-colonial & anti-apartheid, we love to see it
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Roxie Collie Simpson Laybourne (September 15, 1910 – August 7, 2003) was an #American #ornithologist born in #Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She pioneered the study of forensic #ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxie_C...
She pioneered the study of forensic #ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxie_C...
Roxie Collie Laybourne - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
June 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Roxie Collie Simpson Laybourne (September 15, 1910 – August 7, 2003) was an #American #ornithologist born in #Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She pioneered the study of forensic #ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxie_C...
She pioneered the study of forensic #ornithology while at the National Museum of Natural History.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxie_C...
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Bombing for peace is like burning books to promote literacy.
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Bombing for peace is like burning books to promote literacy.
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A newly identified group of deep-sea spiders carries methane-eating microbes on their legs, revealing a unique symbiosis and a surprising new lineage in the ocean depths
#DeepSea
#NewSpecies
#MarineBiology
#OceanExploration
#biology
🧪🕷️🌊
Paper
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#DeepSea
#NewSpecies
#MarineBiology
#OceanExploration
#biology
🧪🕷️🌊
Paper
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
New Discovery of Deep Sea 'Spiders' Is Unlike Anything We've Seen Before
Three newly-discovered species of deep sea 'spiders' farm methane-eating bacteria on their own bodies in a symbiosis quite unlike anything seen before.
www.sciencealert.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
A newly identified group of deep-sea spiders carries methane-eating microbes on their legs, revealing a unique symbiosis and a surprising new lineage in the ocean depths
#DeepSea
#NewSpecies
#MarineBiology
#OceanExploration
#biology
🧪🕷️🌊
Paper
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#DeepSea
#NewSpecies
#MarineBiology
#OceanExploration
#biology
🧪🕷️🌊
Paper
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Spineless gits coating lives once again. I was not old enough to remember the last time but I won't forget this in the years to come.
June 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spineless gits coating lives once again. I was not old enough to remember the last time but I won't forget this in the years to come.